Sri Lanka Route Guide · Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya to Anuradhapura by Private Car and Driver
Updated 10 October 2026 · by the GoTourRide team
This is the usual next step after Sigiriya for travellers following the Cultural Triangle. The roads are quiet and flat.
Route at a glance
- From
- Sigiriya
- To
- Anuradhapura
- Distance
- About 100 km
- Drive time
- 2 hours
- Best for
- Cultural Triangle circuits.
The drive
You drive via Dambulla and Kekirawa. The road is paved, straight and often empty in the late afternoon.
Best stops on the way
Ritigala
Forest monastery ruins near Habarana.
Mihintale
Hilltop site near Anuradhapura.
Choose your vehicle
Pick a vehicle by group size and luggage. These are average day rates across GoTourRide drivers; a one-way transfer is quoted by the driver, so request a quote for an exact price. You can also use our trip cost calculator.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Average day rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mini car | Up to 2 | About $61/day |
| Normal car | Up to 3 | About $66/day |
| SUV | Up to 3 | About $91/day |
| Large car | Up to 4 | About $75/day |
| Minivan | Up to 6 | About $103/day |
| Large van | Up to 10 | About $118/day |
| Minibus | Up to 15 | About $169/day |
Tips for this route
- Leave Sigiriya after breakfast to see the ruins in the afternoon light.
- Allow a full day for Anuradhapura.
Book a driver
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Keep reading
- Golden Temple of Dambulla
- 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary
- How to hire a private driver in Sri Lanka
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya to Kandy
- All Sri Lanka driver routes
FAQs
How far is Anuradhapura from Sigiriya?
Around 100 km, about 2 hours.
Should I stay a night in Anuradhapura?
Yes if you want to see Mihintale and the sacred city without rushing.